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A tool that screens for molecules that may have therapeutic value against drug-resistant bacteria has been released for free ...

However, an analysis of the microbial content in 8 pairs of socks worn throughout the day revealed that there were 20 times ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Kochi: A team of multi-institutional researchers discovered a novel method for synthesising silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) ...

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such 'healthcare-associated infections' (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% ...

A study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology has revealed that sink pipes in hospitals continue to harbour ...

From February 2022 to February 2023, they collected (using cotton swabs) and genetically sequenced bacterial samples from six ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...